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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th March 2023
Mothering Sunday

Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19 v 25

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Sally Crafer who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all mothers everywhere in the world, especially those mothers who will not be with their children today.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

A very big thank you to Janet Smith for the flowers today.

This Lent we are collecting money for WaterAid. Please bring in your ‘jars of change’ by April 16th. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

The Annual Church Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd March at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Maundy Thursday – Rev Chris Preece is leading a service with Holy Communion here at 9:30am on Thursday 6th April. It would be nice if as many people as possible could attend. We will not be holding a service on Easter Sunday.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd March
2:15pm – Annual Church Meeting

Thursday 23rd March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 28th March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 30th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 2nd April
Palm Sunday
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Joe Adams

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.